Chico Banza strikes late as Angola move level with Egypt in 2027 Afcon qualifying

Chico Banza scored in added time as Angola beat South Sudan 2-0 to move level with Egypt at the top of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group.

The forward opened the scoring in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, before Miro added a second goal to secure the points for Angola.

South Sudan played with 10 men from the 48th minute after Jerega Atindeli was sent off.

Banza had entered the match as a substitute in the 53rd minute, replacing Pedro Bondo after the Angola player suffered an injury and was unable to continue.

Miro also came off the bench, replacing Milson in the 65th minute before going on to score Angola’s second goal.

The victory took Angola to seven points, level with group leaders Egypt.

South Sudan remain bottom of the group without a point, while Malawi occupy third place with three points.

Egypt will face Malawi in the fourth round of qualifying next Tuesday.